Over the last several years, the economy around the nation has discouraged many people from starting or growing a business. The so-called Great Recession caused some to worry as businesses were forced to lay off workers or shut their doors completely. However, recent...
Business Law Professionals
Month: November 2012
IBM sued for breach of contract in New Jersey court
When two businesses negotiate and agree to a contract, many parts of their businesses depend on the contract moving forward as planned. Employees, suppliers and consumers can all be affected when a contract dispute arises. When a term of a contract is not carried out...
Older entrepreneurs in New Jersey have special considerations
Starting a business can be a scary prospect for some in New Jersey. It often means leaving a more stable career and taking a big risk. There is no guarantee for success with business formation. These concerns can be even greater if the person starting the business is...
Intellectual property litigation settles in New Jersey court
A New Jersey lawsuit has recently settled between Johnson & Johnson's Janssen Pharmaceuticals unit and Mylan Inc. The commercial litigation involved a patent for Ortho Tri-Cycle Lo -- a form of oral birth control -- that made $424.5 million last year. This suit...
Storms likely to cause new contract disputes in New Jersey
As almost everyone knows, people and businesses across the state of New Jersey were affected by Hurricane Sandy in late October and by the subsequent winter storm that followed. These two storms have left a massive wave of destruction in their paths as millions remain...
New Jersey health care systems complete merger
It is important for any New Jersey business to have a plan for its growth into the future. Through mergers and acquisitions businesses can grow, change and evolve to meet the needs of their customers, meet their business goals and stay profitable into the future.While...
Facebook faces business litigation over fake advertisements
There are few aspects of people's lives that are not touched by social media. Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter have changed people's everyday lives and brought people closer together. This change also extends to many New Jersey businesses, some of which...
Hertz merger stalls as company waits for FTC approval
An important part of any business' corporate strategy can be expansion. By growing their operations, customers and facilities, businesses can significantly increase their profits. However, many mergers are more complex than they initially seem -- particularly if these...
New Jersey conference looks to help businesses grow
Business owners can always use help from experts, whether they are new to the world of business or have effectively run a company for years. There is always something to be learned to help companies succeed. Recently in one New Jersey town a business seminar was held...